Chapter 8: Natural Nail Care

Are tools that can be disinfected after each services

Used to shorten and shape the nails

Used to smooth and shape natural nails

Typically used with soap and water to clean the nails and the skin surrounding them

Used to smooth and shape natural nails just as emery boards are

Is used for smoothing and Shape natural nails

Used to smooth out ridges or corrugations on the nail plate

Is used to loosen and push back the cuticles

Are a metal instrument with two blades that pinch together used to trim excess cuticle and hangnails

Used to dry the clients hands and feet

Used to remove polish and oils from the nail plate

Is used to remove product from jars to prevent contamination of the product by using fingers

Is a thin, round wooden stick with a flat end and sometimes a pointed end, used to loosen and push back the cuticles, apply cosmetics, clean under free edge and to remove polish from the sidewalls of the nail

Furniture and implements that are considered permanent in the salon or spa

Provides a flat nonporous area to perform services on the hands

Is used to provide additional light while performing a service

Is used to hold supplies such as cotton or lint-free wipes and spatulas

Holds an EPA- registered broad spectrum (hospital level) disinfection solution and is used to disinfect implements

Is used to soak the clients fingernails in order to clean under the free edge and to soften the cuticles

Is used for the client to rest his or her elbows on during a hand care service

Should be adjustable and allow easy access to all equipment and tools

Comfortable chair that provide proper back support may also include arm rests

Is cosmetic care of the hands and fingernails

Sanitizing clients hands with waterless sanitizer or topical antiseptic if required

Performing of visual analysis of hands

Determining the nail shape, confirming desired nail shape

Application of cuticle remover, pushing back cuticles and nipping cuticles/hangnails if necessary

Is a systematic, therapeutic method of manipulating the body by rubbing, pinching, tapping, kneading or stroking with hands fingers or an instrument

Is used to strengthen, fill in ridges and can add shine and/or color to the surface of the nail

It’s a spoon shaped metal instrument used for the removal of debris from the nail

Is a metal instrument used to smooth the edges of the toenail in the nail groove, especially for slightly rounding the corners on toenails

Is used to remove dry, flaky skin and to smooth calluses

Used to trim toenails rather than cuticles

Metal instrument that holds a blade and is used for cutting calluses similar to how a potato peeler is used

Are used to separate the toes during the polishing steps of a pedicure

Are open toed sandals worn instead of shoes to help protect the polish while it dries

Consist of a comfortable client chair with arm rests a foot rest and chair or stool for the technician

Is used to soak the clients feet during a pedicure service

An all inclusive unit that includes a client chair, a basin or bath and a foot rest all in one

Is a stroking or circular movement that is light, relaxing, smooth and gentle

Is light or heavy kneading, pinching and rolling of the muscle used on the hands arms feet and legs

Is a circular or wringing movement with no gliding, usually performed with the fingertips or palms of the hands

Is a light tapping or slapping movement applied with the fingernails or partly flexed fingers

Is a shaking movement achieved when the technician quickly shakes his or hers arms while the fingertips or palm are touching the client

Is used to sanitize the feet before examining them and placing them in the pedicure basin

Is a gentle soap solution used to cleanse, deodorize, sanitize and soften the feet, allowing for deeper penetration of skin and nail products

Foot scrub and sloughing lotion are two examples of Manual exfoliants used during a pedicure service, helps remove superficial dead skin cells

Is used to moisturize and hydrate the skin when performing a foot and leg massage during a pedicure service

Is used to cleanse the technicians and the clients hands before the service

Helps to reduce bacteria on the surface of the skin to aid in the prevention of cross-contamination

Is used to soften cuticle tissue to allow gentle pushing back and to aid in its removal

Are used to perform hand,arm,foot and leg massage

Is a specific product used to remove oil and other products from the nail, prior to applying any polish

Is a drying agent used to help polish dry faster